The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-08-11


says that Col. Luddingtop, througl
whom tho tents were obtained. aotcf
with commendable promptness in re.
sponse to tclegraphic requisitions upon
him.
Gen. Rlchbourg issued special orders
to company captains, instructing them
TO assume command and arrange for
guard duty.
More About tho Gathering.
AS the weather cleared up, the crowd
increased in size, SO that on tho second
day OF the Encampment the estimated
number present was over 5000.
North Carolina was well represented,
there being present farmers from Polk,
Henderson and Rutherford counties.
Most OF these are encamped out in the
groves that surround the Farmers CITY,
They brought with them all their do
mestic impedimcnta and prepared for a
stay of indefinite length, if necessary.
There was also large increase in the
attendance from all parts of this State,
and especially from Charleston and the
low-country, there being prominent and
representative planters from all the sea
islands, Berkeley, Barnwell, Hampton
and Colleton counties.
There was big crush under the pavil-
ion when the usual morning meeting was
called to order. All the seats were Occu-
pied, and the crowd overf!owed in all
directions beyond the limits of the
building. The Hon. j. NJ. Walker pre-
sided over the exercises, which were
opened with prayer by the Rev. j. M.
Reid. Among the distinguished guests
at the Encampment, other than those
previously noted, were tho Hon. j. j.
Hemphill and Superintendent of Educa-
ton j. H. Rice, who were invited to
seats upon the stage.
THE SPEECHES.
The first address at the morning ses-
sion was delivered by State Chemist
Philip e. Chazel on the subject general
ly of the official inspection of fertilizers
the principles which underlie it and
the practical difficulties which stand in
the way of recognition of it's value by
the farmer.
The second address was delivered by
Col. A. p. Butler, State Commissioner
OF Agriculture, who prefaced his remarks
by congratulating the Grange upon the
success of "this great meeting" He said
that it had probably surpassed in num-
bers and in work of practical value to
planters any similar gathering TINT has
ever been hold in South CaroEn. He
considered the present success of the
Encampaent the most convincing proof
OF Its permanence as all institution.
Col. Buffers address was devoted to the
discussion Of the bars to the progress of
the farmer. He denied that the farmers
OF the State are being impoverished by
anything emanating from the executive,
Legislative, or judicial branches of the
State Government, and that if there
were anything that it could be promptly
removed: Summing up, Col. Butler
suggested as remedies for present diff
culties the diversity of crops, the practice
Of rigid economy, the Improvement of
the tenant system, more Independence
Of factors and merchants, intelligent use
of commercial fertilizers, improved
methods of agriculture, and the use of
improved implements.
The next address was that of the Hon.
ID. p. Duncan, who regretted the alb
sence OF Col. Lipscomb, who was, as he
said, the originator of and prime mover
In the enterprise. President Duncan's
speech was devoted principally to a dis
cusslon OF the best methods of educating
farmers and farmers children. 1t was Il
carefully prepared essay, of which it
would be impossible to give in n para
graph or two an intelligent idea.
After the above address closed there
was stock show, and the State agricul-
tural exhibit occupied the attention of
the visitors until the afternoon session.
Governor Richardson attended the
meeting and was of course called upon
for q speech. He was introduced
fclicitously by Mr.. n. i. Walker, upon
which Governor Richardson responded,
congratulating the State Grange upon
the splendid attendance and expressing
the hope that with each returning En-
campment its proportions would in
crease, and that the farmers, of whom he
was proud to be one, would receive in
the coming years the full benefits of the
enterprise. LApplause.
The Hon. j. j. Hemphill, in response
to a call, delivered humorous and
taking little speech, which was repeated
ly cheered and applaudcd.
Secretary Ludwig, of the North Caro-
lima State Grange, addressed the meet
ing on the subject of what the North
Carolina State Grange was doing.
OTHER FEATURES.
The feature Of the outdoor sports on
Wednesday was the opening game of the
base ball tournament between the
Orangeburgs and the Spartaps. The
game was witr essed by about four hun
dred persons, all of whom were COM
fortably seated on the grand stand. The
following were the batteries: Orange
burg, Kittrel, pitcher; Lightfoot, catch
er. Spartanburg, Thompson and Smith.
pitchers; Hammett, catcher. Kittroll
struck out eight mon, Smith four,
Thompson three. The game resulted in
a victory for Orangeburg by a score of
8 to Z. Official scorer, Kohn. Umpire,
Jennings.
The result of the glass ball tourna-
ment was in favor of the Newberry team
The scores and the competing clubs are
as follows: Newberry, 33; Waltorboro,
30; Glenn Springs, 30; Spartanburg No.
|, ,26; Spartanburg No. 2, 20. The three
prizes were: Nowbory, $50; Walterboro,
$50; Glenn Springs, $50.
TIE MILITARY DRILL.
The first brigade drill was commanded
by Con. Richbourg, Capt. l.. Blcon
officer of tho 1ov